July 12, 2018 / Front Page

A fire broke out in the attic of the Vanderpool residence along Cornell Road in Tuscarora Township yesterday, July 11 around 1:15 p.m. The owner of the home, Nick Vanderpool, said he arrived home from work around the same time and was about to More...

During their rescheduled regular meeting yesterday, the Bradford County Board of Commissioners recognized Tom Guinane for his retirement after 41 years of service to the Bradford County Daycare Program. More...

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Editor’s Note: If you have additional information about any of the investigations listed below, contact the Pennsylvania State Police barracks at the following telephone numbers: Towanda, 570-265-2186; Tunkhannock, 570-836-2141; Gibson, 570-465 More...

Contact Information To contact the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office with information concerning these warrants please call (570)265-1701 or stop in to the Sheriff’s Office at the Bradford County Courthouse at 301 Main Street in Tow More...

Dear Editor: Mindy Purdy Piccotti was a warrior. She had a heart to help veterans and make a difference in their lives. She had a vision to help them and she ran with it. She chose to make a difference and did just that. More...

Dear Editor: My wife and I came up to Eagles Mere on Saturday and I discovered your newspaper. First, the name Rocket- Courier is one of the best. Also, your newspaper looks like a newspaper, crammed with news, community info, etc. More...

Winding River Players presents their annual summer community musical, the award-winning 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, at the Keystone Theatre on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. More...

Brooke Arnold, Susquehanna County’s 2018-19 Alternate Dairy Princess, reminds the community that July is National Ice Cream Month. Throughout July, the dairy industry loves to celebrate National Ice Cream Month. More...

After five days of scorching heat and stifling humidity, runners in the KLR Three for the Fourth races at Montrose on Independence Day got a slight break in the weather. Overcast skies over the Susquehanna County seat Wednesday morning made for More...

Runners are a dedicated group. The postal service may no longer believe in its motto that “neither rain nor snow nor gloom of night” will keep it from its duties, but runners don’t hesitate to go out into the elements. More...

A total of 227 turtles were registered for the annual New Albany Turtle Races, hosted by the VFW Post 384 in Overton on Sunday, July 8. Tents surrounded the circle where the turtles competed for their child handlers on a bright, warm afternoon. More...

While the sale is not set in stone, the Wyalusing Township Board of Supervisors has stated it intends to purchase the former Camptown Elementary School property along Route 706 from Southwestern Energy. The price? One dollar. More...

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After five straight humid days in the 90s, the heat wave broke slightly on Independence Day as temperatures dropped down to the mid-80s just in time for the Herrick Township Volunteer Fire Company’s Fourth of July Celebration. More...

The Wyoming County Commissioners agreed on Tuesday to put the first $10,000 of a $60,000 grant toward the development of a new hazard mitigation plan, a process the county undergoes every five years. More...

Here we are Sunday afternoon, July 8, tubing down the West Canada Creek in Upstate NY, near the village of Poland and not far from Utica, where that morning I took part in the 41st annual Boilermaker, a nine-mile (15K) road race through the city.&nbs More...

Last week’s eyes belonged to Frank Tyler. We had a dozen calls, and most everyone thought they were either David Behrend or Joe Jones. So once again, nobody won movie tickets, which means there are lots more available this week. * * * More...

The Earth is home to more than 298,000 species of plants. This diverse group balances nature and life on Earth. Some plants produce beautiful and pleasant-smelling flowers, while other plants produce nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables. More...

Spaghetti Saturday, July 14 from 1-4 p.m. at 134 Main St., New Albany. This will be held in honor of our dearly missed Marie Sutton who passed away May 26 and Cherie Sutton who passed away May 30 after battling cancer. More...

Lord, we have depended on our own devices and means instead of trusting in You and Your leadership. In our worldly ways, we have denied Your power and refused to accept Your loving help. Forgive us, Lord, and help us proclaim your good news. More...

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! More...

Kutztown University has conferred degrees on more than 1,225 students during the winter and spring semesters. The cumulative grade point average necessary for honor distinction is: with honor (cum laude) 3.40; with high honor (magna cum laude) More...

Whitney Tyler, daughter of Brian and Teresa Tyler and resident of South Auburn, has been named to the Dean’s List at Keuka College in Keuka Park, NY. Tyler, a freshman, is studying occupational therapy. *** More...